Chinese servicemen hold their national flag as they attend the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, Friday, May 9, 2025, during celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany during the World War II.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, centre right, and Chinese President Xi Jinpin, centre left, talk as Myanmar's servicemen are reflected in a stand's glass, during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow,

Russia marking its 80th anniversary of the Victory Day that commemorate the end of World War II with a massive military parade on Red Square on Friday in Moscow. President Vladimir Putin and foreign leaders including President of Ethiopia Taye Atske Selassie are attending this grand event.

People across Hereford have been gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. Events have taken place from St Peter's Square to the city centre to commemorate 8 May 1945, the day that marked the end of World War Two in Europe.

VE Day celebrations have taken place across Rugby borough to mark the 80th anniversary of the historic event and to commemorate those who died in the Second World War and conflicts since.